Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-02-26
copyright 1SS7.I

rule mad Just begun The splendid weather favored
open air pleasures. and everybody in Sunday dress
thr0nged the heights to the north of the city where
the lighthouse stands, and from which one has a
magnificent view out over the sea The sound OF
military music hoated up from the streets below,
where the soldiery were parading. All along the
leyee clin tops were scattered booths and tents,
decorated with flags and ribbons where all sorts
OF refreshments wine. aguardlente lemonade, ETC.,
were on sale. The peoples OF Chill, Ike most OF
the South American people, are very fond OF
games Of chance, so that gambling booths were
numerous. Some OF these games were conducted
In the open air, and wherever there was a large
crowd OF Gudssos, or native countrymen, you
could be sure gambling was going on.
Close by the edge OF the clin was collected such
being played In the center. They were so near
the edge that could hear the dash OF the waves
at the base OF the rock below.
just as high stake had been laid a rider who
had been on the outskirts OF the circle dark fell
low with heavy black beard and long scar across
his right cheek extending down into his beard,
rufely urged his horse into the crowd. The horse
knocked over pale young fellow, who threw up
his arms as he was showed forward, and struck
the horse across the hard that it reared up
and caused great confusion The DyStanders
were pushed over unto the poncho on which the
game was being played The cards and money
were scattered about A pale young man clad in
the habit of the lower classes seemed much ex-
cited he seized the bride OF the horse soon as
he scrambled TO his feet, and iercely jerked it
crowding the beast backward. The rider spurred
"a
and then struck the young man cruel blow
across the head with his rdUencd, whip made OF
single piece OF thick leather. The latter stag
gered back at the blow, and dropped on one knee,
holding his head between his hands. Another
young peasant sprang to the side OF the pale
young Fellow who had been struck. Putting his
arm about him tenderly he said:
''Haye they hurt you Pablo: Did they strike
you7 But what did you do TO the house,"
at was that villainous Argentine, the devil, I"
complained Pablo, 1.-The one vino stabbed Ricardo
last fall; and Ricardo was always good 10 me.
al i'm IN nah f.Aalin took
hold OF me. Oh! my head! how it burns! how 1t
''Say, JUAN" suddenly a voice at his side, "I've
looked for you, Amigo, everywhere. Who have
You there? Come aside here moment I've some
Juan, who stood by Pablos side, quickly raised
his head and saw beside him the very rider who
had abused his brother.
why did you strike my brother, Don Manuel?
You knew well enough that he is weak minded
and not responsible for what he doeS,"
''Caramba, JUAN" said the rider, irritably: 81
didn't know IL was your brother. He Jerked like
mad at my horses Birdie. Come here; Pablo,
give me your hand and lets be good friends again
Pablo cast look OF hatred and contempt at the
speaker and only drew farther away.
'Gol7 he said In a voice half chOked with rage,
you are the devil of which the padres tell US.
You 1--we In hell and have only crawled out here in
Chill Away with you, see the IRE In your eyes,
and the blood In your hands, the blood OF RickardO
my friend!'
'.What sort OF wild talk Is he giving u.s. said
Manuel, with an unfriendy look at the boy" but
You can't get away with him, for he didn't know
what his talking was about"
Don't know" muttered the boy to himself, as
still qufvering with repreSsed anger. he looked at
Manuel The Argentine no longer paid any atten-
ton 10 him, but turning so his brother said in
come with me, Juan, 1 have proposition to
make 10 you---or perhaps you are playing now,
and having good luck; then We can arrange it
later
y, piay1ng.. said Juan, almost nercely 81 need
all that can earn for myself and poor Pablo. /
and If would give You the chance to earn ten
the crowd" whispered Manuel sHere there are
too many ears Only tell me whether you have
any ceStre TO earn some money. Oh, there Is moth
Ing crooked about it, so you need not look at me
30 mtsIruStingly."
and rode slowly on TO spot some distance from
the crowd OF pleasure seekers There he stopped
and turned 70 see whether Juan was following
hts heels his half-witted brother who appeared to
be trying 10 persuade him not to go further. Don
Manuel murmured curse between his teeth and
scowled darby. But he noted that Juan shook
bis head and paid no attention to Peblo's words.
soon they came up 70 him, and PeblO still held
last TO his brothers poncho.
Now, what do you want OF me, Don Manuel?''
said the young man, sis IL secrete"
YeS said the rider. ''Still there is nothing bad
about 1T. Only you can with little trouble earn as
much money as you could wish to use during the
.Wen, wha: isit?-
Don Manuel threw q suspicious glance ct the
nalfWmted fellow, who still chung close to his
brother.
Cant we talk together moment alone" he
ave are alone,r said Juan. assur1ngly: myou
Know that my brother has hardly sense enough 10
comprehend the most simple thing which Is said
sometimes he speaks very rationally.n returned
Don Manuel.
.But the next moment he has forgotten every
thing that was said. II you have anything to ten
me speak out, for you won't be able TO get Pablo
70 go away. That blow you gave him must have
Manuel bit his lips, but did not answer He
swung himself from the saddle and walked slowly
along at Juans side, holding his horse by the
bride.
You know, Juan, that humpbacked Pedro died
last night"
PEDRO, who was so terribly crippled?" asked
Manuel nodded and continued: early this
morning the English doctor, who attended him,
easily carried out without danger. He is willing
10 pay well Tor the work. could, perhaps do IL
alone. but prefer rather TO have some one help
me whom could depend upon, and thought Of
We'll what is TT" asked Juan again, who still
get at
Tonight at twelve O'Clock Pedro viii be buried.
as you know. de is poor deyil and win be given
aplace In the common ditch Ike the rest Of his
Alno- NO" the doctor has offered me q good
oand sum Will get hold OF the body OF the
Cripple and bring IL to his house before dayight?,
Ave Nar1a." exclaimed Juan.
NOW, viii give you fifteen pesos for one hours
eS&el!y- already know considerable about this
sOft Oh business. Will take large sack and YOU
nave nothing 10 do but 10 lift the body out OF the
nOie; Will look out for the rest alone But YOU
must De al the grave yard at one O'Clock sharp
Juan heSftated 1.-The money would be easily
eaIned-' ne said slowly, '.but heaven preserve me
Hon laying hand upon the dead I would be In
Constant rear that the dead mans hand would
sSUe and eoid me fast No, would rather work
hard FOR . month for the money!
- VIII give you twenty pesos" urged Manuel
~ men there are two OF us together we need nor
De AFRAID OF the dead. But alone acknowledge
snoeld nave been a little squeamish myself
But you nave already done such thingsn added
Juan, anxiously.
What possible sin can IL be TO haul I'D cada-
ver lor Doctor who car make good OF IL =, said
Adnuel contemptu0Isly. .'What Is the difference
Wncthcr he rotS down there or helps science up
for one peso"
Juan shook his head
NO." he said with a shudder sno not for IF.
Teen ounces OF gold even II my LIE depended upon
them would lay my hands upon the dead. The
thought OF 1t would follow me night and day and
make me mad -
.NOnsenSe," laughed Manuel aOne glass of
good strong old wine would drive all such foolish
Ideas away. Never In your life have you earned
twenty pesos so easily"
Il don't want them,n persisted Juan, "they
would scorch my SOUL
Manuel was silent, but he did not attempt to
conceal his ehagrin and annoyance.
AH hight" he said nnally. 'If You don't want
70 earn the money can't compel YOU but" he
aooed hreateningiy, III you speak TO any one
Will